10 Interesting Fact About Pizza

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• The word pizza comes from Italian which means flat cake.
• Pizza was first introduced in Italy in the 18th century.
• Pizza was originally considered a poor food and was only eaten by lower class people.
• Margherita Pizza, which consists of tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil leaves, was made to honor Queen Margherita Savoy in 1889.
• Pizza is the most popular food in the world, with an estimated 5 billion pieces sold every year.
• Pizza Hut is the largest pizza shop network in the world with more than 18,000 restaurants worldwide.
• Pizza can be made in various shapes and sizes, including round, square, oval, and even liver.
• The most popular pizza topping in the world is Pepperoni, followed by mushrooms and cheese.
• Pizza can also be used as a dessert with toppings such as chocolate, fruits, and cream.
• Guinness World Record for the Long Long Pizza in the World is 1.32 km and made in Naples, Italy in 2016.